Build into your local NGO
“Social development and upliftment are a priority for the VRCID.” This statement greets every visitor to the VRCID website. This aspiration aligns the efforts of everyone involved with the VRCID to better serve those who are less fortunate. We want to be part of the change in our city, and have rounded up the ways […]
How a business improvement district helps – an American perspective
When you see those nearly ubiquitous business improvement district banners affixed to lightpoles in retail areas throughout the Washington area, you may think the BIDs are merely serving a public relations function for the shops and eateries there. BIDs do more than that — they perform particular services that local governments may be unable or […]
VRCID ‘vorder in die regte rigting’
Bellville and Parow CBDs get security cameras
Thieves prey on commuters at Parow station
Parow rocked by crime
The establishment of a Walk-in and Crisis Centre
The Board of Tygerberg Association for Street People (TASP) has discovered through research and experience that the vulnerable group, called Street People, are the people in the City boundaries that are the most at Risk. Because they live on the Street they are the most disrespected easy target that can be hurt. The police chase […]
Jeanne Preston leads our fight against crime
As you know, we exist to make the Bellville and Parow community safer and more secure. We offer 24/7 supplementary services and assistance to Improve Cape Town’s largest geographical CID, which is no small task! As Operations Manager, Jeanne Preston is the lynchpin of our safety and security team. We chatted to him about his […]
HONOURING ‘UNSUNG CHAMPIONS’ IN TYGERBERG AREA
It was a day of great celebrations, networking and conversations for around 100 diverse locals, businesses and organisations from the Tygerberg area who joined in the annual Tygerberg Let’s Talk & Awards closing event on Sunday 29 October at the Celeb Theatre, Bellville. The initiative provides a unique platform to recognise and honour some […]
